Wesley Close Balderton, Newark and Sherwood
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG24), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26807070.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £365,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Newark and Sherwood costs £2,682 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, about 3.1 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Balderton Primary Care Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £245,000 | £240,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £357,500 | £357,500 | £357,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £158,500 | £157,000 | £160,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £89,500 | £89,500 | £89,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 3 NG24 3LH | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 21 May 2021 | 4 NG24 3LH | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 5 NG24 3LH | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2020 | 8 NG24 3LH | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2019 | 10 NG24 3LH | Detached | £357,500 | |
| 1 Aug 2018 | 3 NG24 3LH | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2016 | 5 NG24 3LH | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2014 | 9 NG24 3LH | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2009 | 5 NG24 3LH | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 23 May 2005 | 5 NG24 3LH | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 3 NG24 3LH | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2003 | 8 NG24 3LH | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 19 Mar 1999 | 3 NG24 3LH | Detached | £89,500 | |
| 19 Jan 1998 | 8 NG24 3LH | Detached | £69,950 | |
| 19 Mar 1997 | 3 NG24 3LH | Detached | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Newark and Sherwood in 2026-27: Band D £2,682 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,788 | £2,086 | £2,384 | £2,682 | £3,278 | £3,874 | £4,470 | £5,364 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- METHODIST CHURCH, grade II
- WALL, GATE PIERS AND MEMORIAL TO BALDERTON METHODIST CHURCH, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG24 3LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
| NG24 3LG | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG24 3LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG24 3LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newark Northgate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Newark Castle 619,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Rolleston 4,600 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sykes Lane Balderton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newark Bus Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | London Road Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Applegreen Electric Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 44.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Balderton Primary Care Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 30 m |
| NHS dentists | London Road Dental Practice | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Byron House, Newark Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Newark Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier, New Balderton | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,880 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Giles, a listed building (Grade I), 280 m east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade I | 280 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Coddington Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Corporation Plantation | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Newark Branch | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Brown's Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Cotham Thorns | Wood | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newark and Sherwood: see them on the Newark and Sherwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 390 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| John Hunt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Newark Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Suthers School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Magnus Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Pharmacy NG24 3LG | Retailers - other | 30 m | Exempt | |
| Balderton Post Office NG24 3LG | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| A1 Fish Bar NG24 3HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Balderton Methodist Church NG24 3LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco NG24 3LL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Rose And Crown Public House NG24 3LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| New Island Cantonese Restaurant NG24 3HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Chesters Public House NG24 3LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Sainsburys NG24 3HG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Tiddlers Day Nursery And Preschool Limited NG24 3PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Ernest Banks Greengrocers NG24 3PS | Retailers - other | 360 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Balderton Village Day Nursery NG24 3BW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| J Cottier Family Butchers NG24 3PS | Retailers - other | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Bangkok Express NG24 3PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Tasty NG24 3PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theresa Court (13); On or near Simpson Wiew (13); On or near Glovers Lane (12); On or near Orchard Way (11); On or near Mount Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Club Court · Simpson Wiew · Orchard Way · Masefield Crescent · Theresa Court · Glovers Lane · Warwick Road · Albert Avenue · Mount Court · Tennyson Road · Pinfold Lane · Mount Road
All the streets in NG24 and across Newark and Sherwood.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.